Legal Contract Specialist

1 day ago


Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Bury Council Full time
Job Title: Legal Contract Specialist

Company Overview
Bury Council is a dynamic local government authority that provides a range of services to the community. We are currently seeking a skilled Commercial Lawyer to join our team.

Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position is up to £51,802 per annum, offering a competitive compensation package. We also provide a range of benefits, including a generous annual leave allowance and flexible working arrangements.

Job Description
In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice and support to Officers and Members. This will involve drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, such as service level agreements and contracts relating to various aspects of the Council's business.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements
  • Providing high-quality legal advice and support to Officers and Members
  • Advising on procurement law
  • Attending relevant Council Committees and working groups
  • Supporting Legal Assistants

About You:
To succeed in this role, you will need to be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with experience in commercial law. You should also possess excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive
  • Experience in commercial law
  • Strong understanding of contracts and procurement law
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills


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